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Quite a Race.

1.-Two Elkton gentlemen had some
words about their trotters, and the result
was race at the Homewood Driving
Park on Saturday last. Both the nags
were in color bay, and pretty evenly
matched as to speed. The sport drew
many Elktonians to our town and money
was freely laid on the respective trot-
tiers. Charlie Armstrong; bay horse
won the second and third heat and Man
ly Drennen's bay the fourth, fifth and
sixth. The first heat was declared n
draw The judges were prominent
young gentlemen, and their decisions
were well received. The purse as we
understood it, was S25 a side. Such lit
tie events sandwiched in break the mon
otony of our city. Everybody seemed
to be pretty well satisfied with the result
of the "go" but little fellow with a big
white hat. Generalization was plainly
written on his countenance.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23


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'i'"'" so'iie u"y' "so, No'o''e' pro" IL
az you All must Ni'o"''s l'o' "si'i"i' man.
Dut inc "lutli oI our coiulilhS prevents
any enlargement OF me SUBJECT lie mas
PROUD nis'ory' uatlns DICK many seher-
"'ions, me 'olohei mas ''"N''eu ihucn'
anu ''is i"nu Vi "ne'''o'Vs 's 'N'''''s''ess'
Nio' e man 9"''','' VI " '''''"'y ago .,'
M"' '''N''s j." '''' ''"p''s' anu ""''e
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lures III one ""H "'o"e "c auVoeeueu
N"llhou' 'lie sllg'''eS' assistance III as
patching four large serp'h'S' the exact
dimensions OF Wllich we were not care
full in noting down. AttprWard, become
ing weary of taking life easy, he engaged
in the service of Uncle sam, and guarded
mails, from one point to another, over
portions Of the United States. In this
position he met with thrilling adventures
las well as funny oncsl Onc we must
relate. Whilst running between Balti-
more and points south one day he saw
ahead ON the track an immense flock Of
sheep, The Colonel is not limid man,
but the sight blanched his check, and he
dashed himself TO the safe in the postal
car. In an instant he felt aSllght Jar and
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23

In speaking with our friends we will
attempt to convey what we mean with
out going too deeply into detail. BY
plain talk we mean business talk. Many
of our patrons unconsciously, we must
believe, forget to call and settle their
claims promptly. Now, this of course,
is natural with the majority of mankind.
We would not complain of this error on
the part of the American people were
it not that it very materially effects us
financially. To state more plainly-we
started business without more capital
than good health-and since have been
digging away at every chance that seem
ed to afford fair remuneration. In some
of these enterprises we shared with a
good profit; others, well, we are still
waiting a return from such. Now, there
are many who owe us small amounts,
thatif paid would enable us to escape
disagreeable duns. We feel sure that
this little mite of plain talk will be kind
ly taken, and furthermore, all indebted
tous, from the smallest to the largest
amount,-will respond Immediately and
cheerfully. Stand by us and we'll stand
byyou. Do not take offence at what we
have said. If we thought you would
then we would feel extremely sorry.
Some day, perhaps, Wen tell you why
we asked you to pay up and help us out
of a tight corner
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23
Two Interesting Meetings.


The Society met at Mrs. Frank Pen
nlngton's according to previous appoint
ments, ON Saturday evening last. The
exercises were opened by calling the roll
by the Secretary, Miss Clark, followed by
singing, after which the minutes Of last
meeting were read. Miss Portia Penn
ington read a poem entitled, "a Leaf
From the History of Tramp" The
Model Woman" was read by Miss Helen
Bowen; Miss Annie Foard read "An Ir-
resistable Boy" Lon Davis recited "A
Perverse Hen" Harry Davis, read an es-
say, "What are trilles?" Miss Berthe Wal
ton recited THE Last Look !" w. Il.
Foard read a piece from The DELAWARE
LEDGER, entitled The Panther" after
singing an ntermssion Of ten minutes
was taken.
The meeting WAS called to order and
Milton Slayer favored the company with
"The Burial of Moses )" Miss Eliza PEN
nington and John Pennington pleased
the society with duet, dance Me Papa,
on Your Knee Miss Mamie Walton. re-
cited "Poor Little Joe !" Miss Bessie
Bowen read Pats Mistake !" followed by
the reading Of the paper by Miss Annie
b. Foard, Miss Sallie Campbell being alb
sent requested the above named lady to
read it.
The Society adjourned to meet next
saturday eve at the residence of Mrs
Sarah Bowen. A vote of thanks was ex-
tended to Mr. and Mrs. Pennington for
their hospitality. LILY.
FIREsIDE LITERARY SOCIETY.
The +. l.. Society met at Mr.. James
Notes, Tuesday evening, April 10th.
Meeting was conducted by President
Joseph Mackey. The exercises were
opened by singing, after which the Sec
rotary, Miss Matte Mote read the min
utes of previous meetings; Neil Seminar
then read another Jaunt;" Miss Mary
Fulton read an essay on Spring and
Summer Herbert Mote recited Grand
pas Soliloquy;' Miss Lille Seminar
read ''The Battle of Bunker Hill" an
essay by Miss Matte Mote entitled "In-
huence of Kindness" "Dirge,n decla-
nation by Willard Smith.
Recess of ten minutes. was then given
after which the opening and reading OF
the Spice Box by David Mackey. II
seems to grow more spicy with age; then
follows referred questions from last meet
ing which were read and answered. Mr.
c. b. Seminar then read the life of Rob.
ert Burns one of the most celebrated
Scotch Poets; some of his poems were
afterward read, first Mary Fulton read
"rhe Soldiers Return" Willard Smith
read "To LOUISE Lille Seminar read
"a Cdtters Saturday Night" Referred
questions were distributed for next meet
ing. After singing several hymns, the
meeting adjourned to meet at G. G.. Sent
mans next Tuesday evening.
We are sorry to say that one of our
worthy members Howard NIackey will
not he in attendance again as he has gone
to Norwalk, Conn, where he expects to
remain some time.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23

The first Of April every thrifty old
farmer in Berks county goes 10 the
banks and demand his deposits. Some
will block up the counters and tables rs
well as the banking house corridors
until he has counted his money over sew
eral times and got his neighbor or friend
torecount it for him, after which they
will conclude that they will rcdcposit it
in the bank; others will pocket their
cash and 60 out to see the town Of Read
ing, and not Il few Ofthese will be picked
up by sharpers and robbed, while others
will carry theirs home, and, after playing
with it for Il week or so, will return it to
bank-if they are so fortunate as not TO
be robbed in the meantime. Berks has
an army Of bank examiners in these
people, and it has in times agone kept
the bankers busy in keeping up their
transfers in time to meet the demands
for cash on an April day But on the
first Of April their name must BE- cash
and no mistake.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23
NATURES WAY.

Nature often cures disease, but when
she does it is always 10y expelling in
some way or other the cause Kidney
Wort efiectually aids nature in doing
this, and this is why it performs so many
great cures.
Everything which belongs to pure,
healthy blood is impaired by Hoods
Sarsaparilla. 4 trial will convince you
Of its merit
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23
THE LAST RITES.


On Saturday last the last sad rites were
performed over the mortal remains OF
our townsman VIM. Dean. Many places
of business were closed, and the grounds
about "Deandale" were filled with very
large gathering of people. The body
was exposed to view for two hours and
there a stream of sorowful and sympa-
thetic people passed to take a last view
of the deceased, as it reposed in the cas-
ket. Services at the house were conduct
ed by Rev. C. W. Prettyman.
The officers of the State and Newark
Oranges, P. of H., took charge of the re-
mains. j. /. Rosa in charge, Capt. J. W.
Day officiating. The executive commit
tee of the State organization were repre-
scented by G. H. Bancroft of Camden,
John C. Higgins and Thos. Dilworth of
Port Penn. The services ofthe Changers
at the cemetery was very impressive.
The number present was as large as we
ever witnessed. Thus closes the career
of an honest and industrious man. The
entire community sympathize with the
bereaved, and mourn with them for the
loss Of one whose place cannot be filled.
"There is no Preside, howsoe'er defended,
But has one vacant chair"
Among those present were Secretary
of State Bayard, United States Senator
Gray, II. C, Conrad, Thomas +. Bellah,
w. F. Mallalieu, E. G. Bradford, and ].
c. Morrow of Wilmington, John Hunter,
ex-tax receiver of Philadelphia, George
Medill of the State Assembly, Senator
Crossan, William Herbert, X. J. Reynold,
VIM. Cooch, John Pilling, J. w. Cooch,
S. NJ. Donnell, Thee. F. Armstrong, Joel
Thompson, President Newark National
Bank, and many others.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23

The first meeting Of Town Council was
held in Odd Fellows Hall, Tuesday
night, President, Theo. F. Armstrong.
Geo. w. Williams, who has acceptably
filled the position of secretary and treas
urer for some years under former boards
of town commissioners, was elected to
that position again. S. B. Herdman was
made assessor and collector, and Jos. T.
Willis town bailif. VIM. McKeowan
was elected alderman. Further than
this nothing was done. The choice OF
officers made by the council, we think,
are very good, and surely no better Sc
lection could have been made than that
of Mr.. Willis for baiiif.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23
Return Thanks.

MEssl,s EpIroRs.-rhrough the columns
of your paper desire TO return to Mr..
II. II. Curtis my heartfelt thanks for
saving me from being run over by the
cars, at the crossing of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad at the West End. May
such noble duty be long remembered.
| remain your humble servant,
Jas. H. ARMSTRONG.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23
Mr.. Handy Brings Suit for $25o,O0O.

About two years ago Egbcrt G. Handy,
bright young newspaper man Of phla-
delphia, and brother of Major Handy.
well known as the principal owner of the
Philadelphia Daily News, came to st.
Paul and secured a position on the Daily
Globe. Later on Mr.. Handy made ten
year contract with the Globe to handle
their real estate advertising. This con-
tract provided that Mr. Handy was to pay
the paper, it is said, 80 cents an inch for
space actually occupied for all real estate
advertising of whatever description pub
lished therein. The contract did not
compel Mr.. Handy TO use any specific
amount Of space, but was what is known
as an "elastic contract Mr.. Handy
worked up the real estate advertising,
contracting with individual advertisers,
at from 60 cents to 30 cents per inch for
display, and three to four cents per line
in lists-thus netting him from 100 to POO
per cent profit In February the Globe
received its 30 cents an inch check, while
MIR. Handy complacently pocketod nearly
$500. Then Mr. Baker, on March 22d,
arbitrarily annuled Mr. Handys con-
tract. The latter at once retained Elan
drau, Squires Il Cutcheon and will bring
suit for the enforcement OF the contract
or the payment Of damages amounting to
in the neighborhood of quarter of a
million dollars. This estimate Of DANA
ges is considered very low, as the con-
tract has yet eight years to run. st. Paul
Mimi Dispatch.
[Mr. Handy is well known here, and
for several years editor Of TIE DELAWARE
LEDGER. 1t is to be hoped that he may
win his suit.-EDsl
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23
Lardv Looking Butter

cannot be sold except for grease. Dairy
men should consult their own interests
and always keep on hand supply of
Wells, Richardson & Co.'S Improved
Butter Color which is by far the best
for giving their butter the brilliant hue
Of June. 1t does not color the butter
milk, nor impart any taste.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23
NOTICE!

Should any person or persons have
an account against me, they will please
present it at once, and | will settle it; as
! will be leaving here for the west by
the last of this month. | would also
like to have all those who owe me, to
come and settle before ! leave, or will
be compelled to leave them with an at
tornev for collection.
w. ATNoRE WuoDROw.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23
Services at Newark and Wesley Churches


NEWARK NJ. l.. CllrRcH.
Sunday morning Class at 8 o'clock. IN.
Sermon at 1880 n. IN. by the pastor
Sabbath School at $50.
Young Mems Prayer meetingat 4 o'clock.
All the young men of the church should
attend.
Preaching at s p. m. by the pastor
Rev c. W. Prettyman.
Glass on Monday night
Glass on Tuesday night
"Wednesday night prayer meeting at
7:30 o'clock.
WESLEY NJ. +. cllrRCH
Preaching at 3 p. m.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23

seldom see more beautiful scenery
than this IIockessin Valley The village
being mainly on the old Lancaster pike
and on road from North Star school
house to Friends Meeting house. The
Farm buildings and private residences
are mostly new and attractive
The new Odd Fellows hall building is
an ornament TO the place, soon to be
completed and dedicated and occupied
the first floor as store by Mcssrs Rennet
Chandler & Bro. The second story as Il
public hall. The third story by the
Odd Fellows, who will in May vacate
their old building in Brackenville.
The board walk being laid down by
this enterprising people on the Main
street will be appreciated 10y all, doubt
less.
The churches here are well and largely
attended.
Business seems to be brisk ut the Raw
lin Works, Creamery and Shops.
Aftera better acquaintance with the
people and the different enterprises
will furnish more items of news
The Temperance cause is popular with
many here, notwithstanding the business
of the little Delaware House. I'D.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23
ts& Rs!nuats &saast.
BOWEN & BROTHER,

All local notices appearing in this
paper, relating to the sale of goods, and
not written by us, will be charged at
certain rate per line.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23
STATE or ONO, Cry OF ToLEpol
LrcAs COrNTY. =. s. /

FRANR j. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner Of the firm Of f
j. CHENEY 4 Co., doing business in the
City Of Toledo, County and State aforesaid
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that can not
be cured bv the use Of Halls Catarrh
Cnre.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23
Glasgow Items.

Mrs. George Taylor is lying very ill at
her home in this town.
|. c. Snitcher has contracted with
Mahlon Baton, for a large granary
Isaac is good workman and he can put
upa building that will recommend him
to all, as first-class work man.
George Barr who liyes near here met
with what might have been n sad acct
dent the other day. lie was driving
along the road when he met a tin ped
der, who wanted all the road to him
self and refused to give half of the tracks,
which is expected of all persons, riding
or walking. George gave him all the
road and when opposite him the bright
tin scared his horse which ran into the
ditch throwing Mr.. Barr and his lady
out, severely cutting his head. The
horse broke away and left them to ex-
tircate themselves and walk home. The
wagon was demolished. These peddlers
are a nuisance and there should be law
pIohipltihs thShl uiouhN thc NouhAlg Ne
least.
The members of the Presbyterian
Church of this town, are preparing for a
grand entertainment All who have
seen Mrs. Jarley's wax works can tell
something of what it will be. We invite
all to come and help us. The profits
that you will get, more than pay the adj
mittance fee, besides you are helping a
good cause. Next Thursday evening
April 18th is the date fixed.
There will also be an entertainment in
the NJ. +. Church in May. Mention
will be made of it later
Arthur Armstrong of Cooch's Bridge
has Il base ball club, that he thinks can
down any club that may come his way
Address all challenges to him.
G. Ellis Boulder says he has made the
six miles in forty-two minutes. If he
keeps on improving like he has in the
last month he will certainly be the
champion.
The peNon who sent the letter written
in Latin, should have sent key to it, as
the recipient is unablet to read it, the only
word he has made out so far is pueblo
| DRAco.
.',Ss'',.a,',Ssr,''.'''..F'''
Keep Il package of Days Horse Pow
der always handy. If your horse has
collie, heaves, or scours give to him ac-
cording to directions
Use the old and tried remedy DIR.
Bulls Baltimore Pills for liver, or kid
ney trouble. They are pure and reliable,
Price only twenty-five cents.
See to it that your child meets with no
neglect; when sick, use for the diseases of
babyhood DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup-it
never disappoints,
.,,.',sH.'h'aPS'sI''nr','r"
Drunkenness, or Liquor Habit, can be cured BY
administering DR.. HaIncs' Golden Specific.
1t can be given in cup of coffee or tea
without the knowledge of the person
taking it, efIecting speedy and perma-
ment cure, whether the patient is a
moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck.
Thousands Of drunkards have been made
temperate men who have taken the
Golden Specific in their coffee without
their knowledge, and to-day believe they
quit drinking of their own free will.
No harmful effects results from its adj
ministration. Cures guaranteed. Send
for circular and full particulars. Address
in confidence Golden Specific Co., 1856
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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23

Wen Baby was sick, We gave her CastoTis,
When she was Child she cried for Castorin,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them CastOgiA
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23

foets ana foetry oil Oeoll Oounty
Is the title of Mr. George Johnston's
new book 1t certainly ought to claim
the attention of all lovers of poetry
The "volume owes its existence to the
desire of some of the teachers and pupils
of the public schools in the northeastern
part of Cecil county TO do honor to the
memory of the late School Commissioner
David Scott" A large part Of the vol
ume, is assigned to Mr.. Scott, but enough
selections from the works of others to
enable the reader to form fair estimate.
One particular and interesting part is
the biographical notice of the authors.
Principal among the writers are the two
David Scots, John Kimble, Emma Alice
Brown, who enjoys national regulations
Mrs. Sarah Hall, the two Ewngs. Mrs.
Ireland, cousin of Reuben lIaines, ESD
Of Elkton Nathan Brooks, the last two
named are authors having a national rep
utation. There are many other writers
whose verses are within the volume. The
book is handsomely gotten up and par
ents cannot place purer or better book
in the hands of their children.
The book can be had by addressing
George Johnston, Elkton, Md. Price
$3.50.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23


The Importance Of purifying the blood can
not be overestimated for without pure blood
you cannot enjoy good health.
At this season nearly every one needs q
good medicine to purify, vltallze, and enrich
the blood, and we ask you to try Hoods
Doc.ti;oY Sarsaparlla. II strengthens
FSCuildf and builds up the system.
creates an appetite, and tones the digestion,
while it eradica,es disease. The peculiar
combination, proportion, and preparation
OF the vegetable remedies used give to
Hoods Sarsaparllla pecul- T. ILsoIs
iar curative powers. No y llSSII
othermedicinehassu such areeord Of wonderful
cures. If you have made up your mind to
buy Hoods Sarsaparill do not be induced to
take any other instead. 1t is Peculiar
Medicine, and is worthy your confidence.
Hoods sarsaparillais sold by all druggists.
Prepared by c. 1. Hood s Co., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-23
o'ROURKE's SALOON

Is the place to get good lunch. He
also deals in the best run of SIIAD and
Mackerel. Runs Il wagon regularly.
Restaurant under Exchange Building.
apr23-4w''
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1887-04-02
Two sides 10 a Question.

The Salem .N1tcSmaB, few days
ago, published letter from DIR. \. {.
Kinney. of Astoria. In il he quoted
the tcs timony Of Gov Martin, of Kan
sas, and James G.. Blaine Of Maine. who
assert that prohibition in their respect
i've states has been OF immense benefit.
In an editorial the paper asks If the
doctor or any one else could explain
the fact that in Lcavenworth, Kansas.
200 saloons are open and defying the
law. Believing that To he au old news
paper report, Il temperance man at once
sent this dispatch:
To the Mayor. Leav cnworth, kansas
l. our newspaper eorrcc>-A01 saloons open dc.
fying law
The reply came:
IEANESwuRTTf KAs.. March Is 1887
J. W. WEEB, Salem, Or.:-lour Telegram recciV-
ed. There is not Il saloon in Leavenworth
+. ;. NEALY.
The OregoRidn and statesman tell us;
prohibition don't prohibit, upon the
statement quoted from the Milwaukee
Scatil'i ard other whisky organs.
against the interest of the people in
general, yet they claim TO be the papers
OF the people yes, for | atronage only
:. =. q.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1887-04-02
School Report.

~ The following is correct report of
the primary school taught i'm district
No. l6 for the term commenced De-
ccmber q and ended March 1:
Whole number enrolled ............. .. a.
Whole number of days attend 1ut-s.-.-.....-.. y ta
Nuiafe oi case iariintS-
rHtSE NEITHER An,fNToK TARpy prFtNG ritE TERN
Kate Reynolds ami Einiee Rlolrpt
THOSE WHO AvgRIGEp toO fN rEf0RrMrxr.
Henry Free1aep, Fay pouaea Jimmie Ar,,ett
t,eorgic lntser, GvofEie Cotton. rommN Poster.
Matte PeeblCr, Esa Scandand Maud Parker.
Mianle Icudric.on, IVA k,,St,v. Maggie Cptton
and iulu Hickman.
THOSE vEn AuEb -.
lohnnie Ralston. lack Freeman Melvin Arneit
Jakeie lfa<huF. Tommy Freeman, Iguual Arnatt
Orlh UaTkneSs Meta trpuTh. frankie IAirk hart
Kate Reynolds, Eth Parker. Heiiie IIvu,lric sggl
leslie Ail5reWs anil Uuice Htstgat.
TiI,ssE AVEEIaGuaO
chester Stringer. Leslie RnlStan lydia Baton
Mahle kalston Carrie DnEcr, Nufa I2a,ic and Flora
Foster.
rIiutE AVERAGED -.
Gland Eaton. Gilseu striagcr ami johnny Eos
ter
THOSE AVERAGED ~
Grover lIacS Sleman, Leila Wesley Dave Harold
and Fred iia>hor. FkSNls. GRlGos.
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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1887-04-02
An Undesirable Change.

On Monday morning last the Ore
gonian Railway commenced CARRYING
the mails from Portland To Cobere.
While this change will make it con-
venient for many places on the line of
the road, under the present schedule,
it will work greatly to the disadvan-
tage of others-cspecially Lebanon and
BrownSVlile-as to communication be-
tween these places and Albany, requir-
ing, as it does, four days To get an ans
wer to Il letter sent 10 our county seat
From this view of things petition was
circulated in Lebanon asking that the
service be not changed, which received
the signature of nearly every person in
the town, when it was placed in the
hands of q. w. Smith, Esq, who went
TO Albany with it, were we understand
he secured some 400 names This
should be sufficient TO induce the post
office department to either LET the SER
vice remain as il is or change the sched-
ule time 50 as TO have the train reach
Spicer's at, say three o'clock p. NJ, 60
ing north and connecting with the
morning train on the O. & G.. road go
ing south. This would give US daily
mail to Albany, which is of the utmost
importance Brownsville and Scio will
both say amen to this.